Laredo, Trujillo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Laredo, Peru
Traffic circle in the highway at the entrance of the city
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Laredo, Trujillo Location in Peru
Country	Peru
Region	La Libertad
Province	Trujillo
Founded	December 28, 1961
Government
• Type	Mayor–council government
Elevation	89 m (292 ft)
Population
• Estimate  (2017)	35,921
Time zone	UTC-5 (PET)
Area code(s)	044
Demonym	(Spanish: laredino/a)
Website	Municipality of Laredo

Laredo is a city in Peru. It is the main city of the Laredo District. Laredo is about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) from Trujillo. It is located in the La Libertad Region.

How Laredo Became a City

Laredo's population grew over time. Because of this growth, local leaders asked the president for a change. President Alan Garcia signed a special law on June 19, 1990. This law officially made Laredo a city. It also made the city's borders larger.

Learning in Laredo

• The Technological Institute of Laredo is an important school. It teaches students skills for jobs like accounting, nursing, and computer science. You can find this institute on Los Laureles avenue in Laredo.

Laredo's Economy

Laredo is located in a valley. This area is great for growing crops. Farmers here produce a lot of sugar cane. Near the city, there is a big company called Sol de Laredo. This company uses sugar cane to make sugar and other products.

Fun Festivals

• The Carnival of Conache is a lively festival. It is a time for celebration and fun in the area.

Places to Visit

• Lake Conache is a beautiful lake. It is located very close to the town of Conache. It's a great spot to relax and enjoy nature.

See also

In Spanish: Laredo (Trujillo) para niños